Kezhvaragu/Ragi /Keppai–murungai keerai adai /finger millet- Drumstick leaves adai
One of the most nutritious and healthy cereal. Some of the benefits of kezhvaragu are
- It is rich in protein
- It is a good source of minerals which includes calcium, iron, potassium and phosphorous which helps to maintain our bone density and a good health
- Rich in dietary fiber
- It helps to control the blood glucose levels (diabetic)
- These are rich in anti-oxidants which helps to prevent from cancer
- It reduces the bad cholesterol (Triglyceride) which reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
The most healthiest adai, Not only healthy one of the most delicious recipe too- you should try this.it is a rare kind of combination with a classic touch. Anyone can have this at any point of time. This recipe will improve your health system especially during pregnancy and at the time of puberty. Here is the recipe
Ingredients:
- Kezhvaragu podi/finger millet flour – 1cup
- Murungaikeerai/drumstick leaves – ½ cup
- Small onion/shallot – 3 nos (finely chopped)
- Garlic – 2pods (crushed)
- Beaten curd – ¼ cup
- Salt – as req
- Water – 3tblsp/ sa req
- Gingelly oil/ghee – as req
Procedure:
Step 1:
In a wide mixing bowl add the finger millet flour, salt, drumstick leaves, finely chopped small onion, crushed garlic, beaten curd and combine together with the help of curd moisture
Step 2:
By then add water little by little and mix altogether and keep aside.
Step 3:
Heat the tawa (cast iron preferable) and a tsp of ghee/gingelly oil in between take one parchment/butter paper/banana leaf/ milk cover for making adai
Step 4:
Place a tennis ball sized dough over the parchment/butter paper/banana leaf/ milk cover and start pressing with the help of your fingers. If your dough is too sticky, wet your fingers and press it towards clockwise direction to form a circular shape.
Step 5:
Now place the adai over the oil greased tawa and allow it cook for 4-5 mins in a medium flame, later turn the adai and add some more ghee/gingelly oil and let it cook for a while. Now you will get a delicious-healthy adai. Serve hot with your favorite chutney.
